I stopped by Loved by the Sun while I was strolling around downtown Hilo and tried out their Live Green smoothie -- kale, parsley, pineapple, and banana. The smoothie was thick and had a nice texture to it where you could still taste the pulp of the pineapple that was blended in. I don't think much -- if any, additional sugar was mixed in, because the smoothie wasn't especially sweet. If you're on vacation and haven't been eating particularly healthy, nor getting enough fiber in your diet, it's a good idea to give your system a boost with one of these smoothies. Smoothies here are priced in line with your average smoothie -- at around $13 or so. If you're looking for something else besides a smoothie, the menu here includes non-smoothie items as well, like juices, açai bowls, and various protein bites. read more

Loved by the Sun - Live Green - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Drink was alright. Got a caramel frappe for $12, but could hardly taste the caramel. Service was okay, but it wasn't anything special. read more

Loved by the Sun - Caramel Frappe - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

I walked in asking if they could refill my water bottle, and they told me they would charge a dollar. I really don't think that's fair.

Ordered two smoothies and a salad, and everything was absolutely delicious. By far the best on the island! The staff was incredibly friendly, service was fast and efficient, and there was no wait at all. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

I hate leaving negative reviews, but my experience at Loved by the Sun in Hilo was disappointing enough that I felt compelled to share it. I purchased a juice pack and ended up being two weeks late using it because I was on the mainland after my mother passed away. I was spending that time handling her estate and cleaning out her home. When I explained the situation, there was absolutely no empathy or flexibility. The response I received was essentially, "Oh too bad." What made it worse was that this wasn't my first negative customer service experience here. On a previous visit, I was checking my loyalty points and learned I had earned a $10 reward, and had to use it right then and there. When I asked if it would automatically apply, the employee responded with another dismissive "That's too bad" type of attitude rather than helping me understand the program. Ultimately loosing the $10. I understand businesses have policies, and I wasn't expecting special treatment. However, kindness and compassion cost nothing. During one of the hardest periods of my life, a little empathy would have gone a long way. The juices and products are good, but customer service matters. Unfortunately, after multiple rude interactions, I'll be taking my business elsewhere. I hope management takes a closer look at how customers are treated, especially when they're going through difficult life circumstances. read more

Nice juice/acai spot in downtown Hilo by all the other shops. Lots of juice options, apparently you can make a bowl with any of the smoothies as a base, we kept it simple and stuck to a classic acai bowl. It was delicious, only comment is that the they seemed to use frozen blueberries rather than fresh. Even with that, it was still great. A little pricey, but big enough portion for me and SO to split one. read more

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The salad was so good and filling. I also ordered the beet juice which was delicious. The service was quick and efficient. When you walk in the store, it is pretty small and there is no place to eat inside but it's cute, and clean. I will definitely come back for both their food and juices. read more

I got the large acai bowl and it's cheaper if you pay cash ($18.25). A bit on the pricey side but very delicious! Nice service, super cute menu, I'll definitely be back to try something else read more

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Do not miss this unassuming juice bar that's off of the Main Street. Selling açaí bowls, smoothies, and great fresh-pressed juices! The prices are a bit high - $10 for a small-ish pineapple juice. Great vibes inside. Service done with a smile. read more

Acai consistency was more watered down. More like a smoothie consistency. I added strawberries, and would think they would be fresh but they were frozen. Great service but wouldn't come back here. read more

Loved by the Sun - Acai Berry as base and added strawberries and almond butter. - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

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Great spot if you're looking for a smoothie bowl with lots of diverse options! Their bowls all have a healthy spin too with fresh ingredients like ginger, tumeric, bee pollen, etc. My monkey bowl was a bit toooo ginger for my liking haha since i was craving more of a decadent type bowl, however it was still a nice spot to grab for an afternoon snack! read more

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OMG! Absolutely loved my delivery of juices to my job. I got a pink drink and a blue drink that lasted all day. Loved the jars they came in and it was very tasty too! read more

Pretty fresh healthy options overall!! I wish they used a better sourdough bread considering how expensive the avocado toast is.... $$$$ My biggest complaint is that there have been at least 3 times where I buy a $13 dollar cold pressed juice and I get home and the juice is SPOILED or totally rotten. You can't charge people an arm and leg for juice if you can't ensure freshness!!! I'd rather juice at home... But yeah the açaí bowls and smoothies are pretty good! read more

They got a great menu for a beach picnic; freshly pressed juices, smoothies, Acai bowls, sandwiches and my favorite rice, beans and veggies; Love Bowl. Service is always super good, friendly, fast and attentive. I never hesitate to go here cos the vibe always good. The ambiance of food made with love is felt - read more

Loved by the Sun - Love Bowl - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Love love love! Had an acai bowl and been craving one every day since the first time i tried it. I got a classic acai bowl which had granola, peanut butter, banana, honey, chia seeds, and blue berries. So simple yet so delicious - you can tell they make their food with love. So perfect for a hot summer day. Lots of different healthy food options from smoothies, juices, smoothie bowls, salads, and toast. So glad i came across Loved by the Sun! Definitely stop by if you are in Hilo. read more

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A solid spot for your acai bowl cravings. I've gone here a few times and feel they have a really good acai base which is something I always try to find. The acai bowl is on the pricier side but is definitely worth it. The service is good and the workers are very friendly. They also have wellness shots and smoothies but I've never tried them. However, I've heard good things about them and will try the next time I go. Check this place out if you're in downtown Hilo. read more

I love this place. It is my favorite place to go after a nice long walk in the Japanese Gardens. Whether it's the Heartbeet or the Mermaid Juice with the fresh Acai Bowls, I am never disappointed. The staff is so friendly and kind they greet you with a smile and are always happy to have a conversation. I have to be honest, I haven't tried anything else but the wonderful blend of peanut butter, macadamia nuts, honey, and bee pollen because it is so delicious. I visit the island frequently to stay for long stints of time with family and one of the gals said you are here so much you really should sign up for rewards. There is nothing but Ohana here and it shows. The presentation of the juices and bowls also shows all the love they have for their food and their guests. I look forward to seeing you all in December! read more

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Beware about the loyalty program!!It seems like a scam!Over the last year I've spend over 100$every visit.I was building up points&1 of my previous visits in Jan,I was told I received my 33 points needed to receive$10 off.I was told it never expires.I live over 1.5hrs away.So I don't visit all the time.I came back in Mar,I was told that the$10 was no longer available,the loyalty program went up.The young lady said it was the policy and could not change it.I mentioned to the young lady that I was told it never expires.& if I had earned*10 dollars then I should be able to use it since it never expires.Her response was unkind and a bit nasty,w/dirty looks.Saying it's the owners rule not mine.It was such an incredibly rude tone&look,that I decided to put back my order,I had not finished paying yet.I asked for my receipt and then I took time to tell her why I returned my order.Asked for the owners contact&name,I explained I was contacting owner regarding the 10$credit only not the young girls unfavorable response.I was honest with her directly &I said it with kindness. I thanked her for listening before leaving. She asked what is was she had done&admitted that she was frustrated with my questions.I felt we had a productive conversation&no hard feelings.THEN I read my return receipt&this is what was written to me(posted in the pic section&at the end of post labeled***) I was shocked,never spoke w/the owner.I'm all about love,kindness,&gratitude&it didn't begin in25:)I was just born that way.So to whom ever wrote me on my receipt no worries.SO JUICY HAWAII right around the corner from you is happy to have my business,&a bonus:all the ingredients posted on the bottles as required by the health department!:)I 100%recommend So Juicy Hawaii made in Hawaii by Hawaiians!Organic too.Many Alohas.just remembered when I givted LBTS the most beautiful biggest avos. I'm a sharer!Also just an fyi for the receipt note writter.A loyalty program that is publicly advertised is a consumers right,not a privilage!Otherwise it is called false advertisement&is concidered fraud/theft if not honored.We as customers have something called consumers rights!Hopefully you will comunicate with a customer before judging and writing rude responses.I certainly did not appreciate it.Be well and Aloha! *This is what the receipt said.. ***ReturnHEART OPENER-$13.50Reason: The Loyalty Program is a Privilege, not a right. If you would have expressed your disapointment in a way that was not volatile we could have offered to honor the $10 reward even though we have been telling our regular customers about this change for over 30 days. Your money is not welcomed here, its 2025, choose kindness. Mahalo :)**** end of receipt message.Ask yourself, how would this type of message affect you if it was written to you& is this a company you want to support?Especially if your like me, so far from volatile it's polar opposite.Hope this post helps:) mahalos ****update after owner replied**Appreciate the full refundmahalos! 2 clarify some things.I earned the reward that never expires. I was told deffinatively that I was not going to recieve the$10.I returned my order because of your employees response to my inquiry of how its possible to deny my earned reward.Not because you raised your loyalty program.I do not have any feelings about your new policy change in general.Other than not honoring the rewards that had been previously earned.I was clear about my intention to speak with the owner about having the company honor the earned reward,&only that.I would have never mentioned the poor exchange I had experienced with your employee.I had discussed it with her directly in which I felt she was receptive,&respectful,this is why I thanked her for hearing me out.I felt no need to discuss it further with the owner,it was between her and I.ONLY after reading the refund receipt I felt as tho I had been mislead with false adversement.As well as feeling falsely accused of being volatile and implying that I do not choose kindness.Whom ever wrote the note telling me that my money is not welcomed is not the same as saying you don't want to profit off of a dissatisfied customer.Hoping when you say"we"all need to take responsibility that you are referring to your employees responses.I dont want to assume that you the owner sanctioned the message written to me on my refund receipt?In the case you did approve it or write it, then you also hold the responsibility.I take full responsibility of of being a kind person that behaves and treats others with dignity and grace.It would have been wonderful to have resolved this person to person, and kept it between business and consumer.I hold responsibility for submitting my review as well.Aloha to you, appreciate that you honored the$10, in the form of a full refund that resulted in an additional$4 off for the drink my friend had already opened. Mahalo& be well read more

Loved by the Sun - Written on my return reciet. I took offense, I am a believer of love kindness and honesty. - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Don't go here. So overpriced. They don't even use fresh berries. My smoothie base in my bowl was very good, but their granola tasted very wrong and they put so much in it. The lady at the counter was nice but seemed like her kindness was very fake and she was so unprofessional with a cafe full of customers, going back into the kitchen, loudly making jokes with her coworkers that everyone could hear. All while there were many people waiting. She was not nice to a sweet older couple who had questions about the menu. She seemed annoyed that they didn't understand how the bowls worked. I could tell they were unhappy to pay $30 for their coffee and smoothie- crazy prices. The place is so small with no seating besides a bench, menu is quite confusing, and there were mop buckets and cardboard boxes randomly placed in the cafe. Someone stopped me later on the street and asked where I got my bowl, I told them to head to Kula Shave Ice for a good experience, not this place. Only good thing was my smoothie base, the "tropical", if I had to go back I would just get that in a regular smoothie. read more

Loved by the Sun is one of those food establishments that you feel good about eating at. The workers are friendly, and the food is delicious and healthy. There is limited parking on the same street that it's on, unless you park along Kamehameha Avenue. Nonetheless, the parking game is worth it for this food. I called in my order because I was unsure how crowded this place would get. I ordered the beet salad and a super cosmic acai bowl. The beet salad was so yummy! It had a lot of different toppings and crunchy textures. There were beets (of course), feta, Mac nuts, cucumbers, and onions on the salad. I think the Mac nuts added a nice crunch. It also had balsamic dressing, which was perfect. The super cosmic bowl was super yummy too. We ordered a big size to share, and the thing was huge! I didn't know that you are allowed to choose your base, so I went with the regular acai. I think you can choose from one of the smoothie flavors as your base. The cosmic bowl had the most interesting toppings I've ever had on an acai bowl, but the mix of flavors and textures made the bowl perfect. It had cacao nibs, goji berries, peanut butter, hemp seeds, and more. The acai was pretty good, but more on the watery side. It might've been because I waited some time to eat it, and it was previously frozen, since we called in our order. I would definitely recommend this place for a refreshing meal when in Hilo! read more

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Great acai bowls and beet salad as always. I love the dressing and the macadamia nuts on top of the salad. read more

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Delicious little restaurant with vegan and gluten free options and great salads and smoothies!

Fresh healthy juices, peanut butter smoothie, airy interior! I will be visiting again once in back in town. read more

Absolutely delicious! Super friendly and efficient service. Amazing food options. The caprese toast I had was absolutely the best thing I have ate in a very long time. I know I will be thinking about this place for years to come until I can come back and visit. Smoothies were delicious! Loved all The options on the menu- super hard to choose what to eat. Prices are definitely on the high end - 9 for the smoothie and 10 for toast but worth every bite. read more

Loved by the Sun - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Food is great, sandwiches, salads freshly made, avaiable! (First for me) The Beet Hummus (I loved it, not for everyone) - consistency is very smoooth, excellent flavor. And I make my own Hummus as well, just for our family and friends! DRINKS: Detox, Liver Cleanse! (What I went there for). I was surprised they had other goodies! Customer service: excellent! Super sweet AND genuinely attentive! Shop: perfectly organized and clean (Met my standards). I am a repeat customer! Not over crowded w inventory, just enough! Great space and vibe! See ya'll soon. read more

Got to Hilo and wasn't hungry yet and wanted something to hold us over. We saw an organic juice bar. This place is small and cute. A section with already juiced in mason jars. Another area with Yorbe Mate. Everything is made fresh. I got Ginger Berry smoothie $9 which was a blend of ginger, blueberries, bananas, and strawberries. He got Mango smoothie $10. One size only and both cups came out over flowing. They gave us a spoon. I used the spoon the entire time because it was thick and it was hard to use the straw. The portions were enormous and we could have shared one! They have cute merchandise for sale. The colored hats that has the store name, Loved by the Sun. Bf got the gray one $15. read more

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Best Açaí Berry on the island. Awesome juices. Wish there was anyway to get something this good in main land. Great service.

Super yummy healthy foods! Great little lunch or smoothie stop in Hilo. No seating tho, but some benches outside. So hungry I forgot to take a photo of my food. read more

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I loved this place so much I came back everyday for 4 days straight on my vacation! One of the best smoothie places I've been to! Service was phenomenal, and they were super friendly and remembered us. I loved the live green smoothie bowl with macadamia nuts added read more

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Absolutely Love This Beautiful Place! My food was beyond delicious and full of color and life. I felt sooo good after I ate it. I definitely recommend this spot especially if your working near by. And I loooove the ladies here. They make your food with Love. read more

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Too expensive for what it is, the smoothie didn't taste good, the açaí bowl was good thought. $30 for those 2.

The local lox is so amazing ! Highly recommend. And super awesome and friendly staff! read more

Loved by the Sun - Local style lox - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Fast service & of course the food was delicious. I love their caprese sandwich...yum yum read more

Loved by the Sun - Caprese sandwich...yum - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Just bought the immunity juice! It was delicious. Absolutely wonderful and refreshing after a long walk! Will be back. Thank you read more

Loved by the Sun - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Live Green smoothie (kale parsley pineapple banana) before hot yoga session, perfection The parsley is a secret ingredient, adds a nice freshness to it, not really sweet ee-da, guessing they don't add anything else! read more

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While this place is far too expensive for me to afford regularly, and entirely too healthy for me to enjoy alone, it is an absolutely gorgeous place with beautiful food and drinks. I love the mermaid juice the most, for both color and taste. read more

Loved by the Sun - Mermaid juice on top of sweet tea - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Friendly, happy, outgoing staff. Seems to be standard here in Hilo. Digging the all around vibe of this quaint smoothie bar. Mellow music playing. Really vibrant colorful decor and walls. Prices really good compared to the quality of their smoothies, juices, etc It was a toss up for us but in the end we got the ginger berry smoothie. It was just amazing! The sweet and the tart has my taste buds doing the moon walk Make sure you like ginger b/c you taste it's essence throughout but if you do and like berries too then you'll love this smoothie! The berry taste is tart but sweet and goes perfect with the ginger. It actually came out like a huge cup of sorbet deliciousness and good all the way to the last drop. Will be back to try the other ginger smoothie! read more

Loved by the Sun - Ginger berry. Best drank with a spoon lol Amazing! - Juice Bars & Smoothies Near Me - Hilo, Hawaii

Yummy smoothies and salads! Great vibe and friendly staff. Makes eating vegetables fun!

Really good food. Super friendly staff. I tried the love bowl and the loaded avocado toast, both very delicious!!

Worker is wearing a fake bedazzled mask. Her mouth and nose is in clear vision. Should be using a proper one especially since we are getting more visitors here on the island during a time of a pandemic. If you see anyone wearing a cheap tacky bedazzled mask it's highly likely it's a fake MESH mask. If you still want their food keep your distance. Only will be coming in if it's a different employee and they're wearing a proper mask. read more